The Best of You
Join therapist and author, Dr. Alison Cook, as she guides you through some of your toughest challenges with wisdom, kindness, and grace. Together with friends and experts we'll unpack the best of psychology from a faith-based perspective. You’ll discover how to break free from painful patterns, mend your past, and discover what brings out the best of you.
Episodes
What do you do after someone hurts you?
How do you heal the pain that lingers inside of you?
This is such an incredibly helpful, honest and vulnerable conversation with my friend and fellow therapist Chuck DeGroat, author of the brand new book Healing What's Within. Chuck taught us so much about the harmful realities of narcissism in his book, When Narcissism Comes to Church, and now he's helping us heal the lingering wounds.
Her...
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Has anxiety ever made it hard for you to connect with God?
Do you love God but sometimes struggle with church?
Today's episode is such a breath of fresh air. I had the pleasure of diving into a deep, insightful conversation with New York Times bestselling author John Mark Comer. We explore the powerful intersection of mental, emotional, and spiritual health, uncovering how these aspects work together to create a whole, integrate...
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September 19, 2024 • 43 mins
We all face doubt, disappointment, and even disillusionment at times.
In today’s episode, I’m sharing with you my framework for cultivating a vibrant inner spirituality—one that doesn’t bypass or exile the hard parts of this faith journey.
Here’s what I cover:
1. The surprising secret to emotionally resilient faith
2. What is an inner family of parts?
3. Research on different faith orientations
4. The 5 languages (e.g. parts!) ...
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Today’s conversation is a fascinating deep-dive into celebrity culture with Katelyn Beaty, editor and author of Celebrities For Jesus: How Personas, Platforms, & Profits are Hurting the Church. We explore the dynamics of celebrity culture and its profound effects on both the church and our personal sense of worth and mission. Here’s what we cover:
1. The importance of developing an inner locus of control
2. How celebrity culture i...
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It was an absolute honor to sit down with New York Times bestselling author & public historian Dr. Jemar Tisby for an incredibly rich conversation about his brand new book,The Spirit of Justice. We discuss his own story of coming to faith and what led him to explore stories of Black Christians who tirelessly pursued healing, goodness, and justice against impossible odds.
Here’s what we cover:
1. The impact of culture on mental &...
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August 29, 2024 • 38 mins
Today, Cindy and I are tackling your questions about therapy, shedding light on research, common challenges, and insights to help you on your own healing journey! Here's what we cover:
1. Which modality should I use (DBT / CBT / IFS / EMDR)? (4:30)
2. What is the most important factor in getting results? (8:53)
3. What is trauma-informed therapy? (10:07)
4. How do therapists deal with getting triggered by a client? (16:03)
6. Wha...
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Have you ever felt like you’ve grown and healed, but the people around you haven’t?
In today’s episode, I’m joined by my friend and therapist, Dr. Monique Gadson, for a powerful conversation about how to ignite change not only within ourselves but also within the systems we're deeply connected to—whether that's our families, churches, or work environments. Here’s what we cover:
1. Dr. Monique’s insights from her work as a therap...
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Did you grow up in a blended family? Are you navigating the complexities of creating one?
Blended families face unique challenges, and it can be overwhelming to sift through the stigmas and bad advice that often surround step-parenting. In today’s very personal episode, I’m joined by blended family expert Ron Deal. Together, we explore how step-families can become a powerful part of God’s redemptive story, offering healing and hop...
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Do you want to learn how to strengthen your relationship over time?
Do you want to have better communication and deeper intimacy with your partner?
In this very honest episode, you'll learn strategies from top marriage & relationship experts combined with Biblical wisdom to work through pain paints, set realistic expectations, and practice constructive conversations with your partner.
Here’s what we cover:
1. The most importa...
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Do you struggle to let go of pain from your past?
If so, you do not want to miss today's episode! Kobe Campbell is a trauma therapist and the author of Why am I Like This? She joins me today to discuss her own journey through healing and insight from her work as a trauma therapist. Here’s what we cover:
1. Kobe’s personal experience with trauma (4:10)
2. The burden she picked up as a twin (7:59)
3. How she found a therapist (12:3...
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Why do I struggle with mental health?
How do I respond to Christians who claim there's no such thing as mental illness?
What does my mental health diagnosis mean?
If you've asked any of these questions, you don't want to miss today's episode! Join me as I discuss these crucial topics with Duke University psychiatrist and theologian, Warren Kinghorn, a leading expert in integrating Christian faith and mental health.
Here’s what ...
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What if anxiety isn't your enemy?
What if it's trying to help?
We all feel anxious at times. As we close out this series on Inside Out, we're bring you some powerful tips about how to transform anxiety into a powerful ally.
Here’s what we cover:
1. The most important strategy when you feel anxious (12:59)
2. How to recognize the voice of anxiety (14:03)
3. The relationship between anxiety & numbing (18:07)
4. Healthy “escape” vs...
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Do you ever get activated by your kids—even when they’re not really doing anything wrong?
It happens to the best of parents! Today’s episode, featuring renowned Enneagram expert, Beth McCord, is such an incredibly helpful and practical conversation about how to transform triggers into opportunities for health and connection.
Here’s what we cover:
1. How the Enneagram helped Beth stop comparing herself to other moms (7:46)
2. Why...
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We all need to tune up our boundaries from time to time, especially when encountering difficult people. Today, I'm sharing an encore episode about the Biblical mandate to "Turn the Other Cheek." Spoiler alert: it has nothing to do with being a doormat in the face of toxicity!
Originally titled, Should I Turn the Other Cheek? Why It's the Opposite of Being a Doormat & How to Stand Firm in the Face of Gaslighting, Manipulation, & T...
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Do you ever struggle with negative beliefs about yourself, even though you know they aren't true?
We all carry burdens that we pick up in childhood, and these burdens can be surprisingly persistent. Today's guest, therapist, author of The One Inside, & host of The One Inside IFS podcast, Tammy Sollenberger shares her journey of healing her younger self from these painful burdens.
Here's what we cover:
The surprising way we can co...
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Do you ever feel like you're wearing a mask, hiding how you really feel from others?
Do you find yourself in conflict with different aspects of your personality, struggling to find harmony?
In honor of the new Pixar movie, Inside Out 2, we're diving into Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy in a brand new series this week! Today's guest, Jenna Riemersma is an amazing human, an expert IFS clinician, and the bestselling author of 2 ...
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Have you or someone you love struggled with depression?
If so, you’re not alone. Rates of depression have increased in the past few years, and my guest today is here to give us hopeful, helpful, science-backed wisdom on how to name, frame, and brave a path out of depression. From identifying the subtle signs of mild depression to addressing more severe and persistent symptoms, our conversation will equip you with practical tools an...
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Have you wondered how a single negative comment can shape your beliefs about yourself?
In this episode, we dive into the crucial distinction between critical thinking and limiting beliefs, exploring how they shape our decisions. My guest, Dr. Josh Axe, author of the New York Times bestselling book, Think This, Not That, shares his personal story of overcoming a powerful limiting belief and helping his mom navigate through cancer. H...
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Are you ever tempted to lie to spare someone’s feelings or avoid conflict?
You're not alone. Research shows that most people tell at least one lie every day, even though honesty significantly benefits our relationships and mental health. In today’s episode, we explore the science and Biblical wisdom behind lying, and I'll share practical strategies to foster more honesty (spoiler alert: it involves setting boundaries!) in your rela...
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Have you ever felt isolated because you can't open up to others?
Do you worry that showing vulnerability might lead to more hurt?
You are in for such a special treat today. This is such an honest, incredibly real conversation about the risks of vulnerability, the hurts that come from letting others in AND the incredible opportunities for intimacy, connection, and healing when we do.
My dear friends, Kathy Tuan-MacLean and Tara Edel...
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